extraction Archives

AppWizard

April 30, 2025

I’m honestly shocked, but Arc Raiders is a much more exciting extraction shooter than Marathon

Two anticipated extraction shooters, Marathon by Bungie and Arc Raiders by Embark Studios, were showcased on the same day. Marathon's alpha version is available until May 4, while Arc Raiders' Tech Test 2 runs from April 30 to May 4. Both games are set for release later this year and will not be free-to-play. Bungie faces scrutiny due to uncertainties around Sony's confidence in the studio, while Embark is under pressure from publisher Nexon regarding Arc Raiders' performance.

AppWizard

April 30, 2025

EA makes job cuts at Respawn

Electronic Arts is implementing layoffs at Respawn Entertainment, affecting approximately 100 employees, due to the discontinuation of two early-stage incubation projects, including an extraction shooter set in the Titanfall universe, codenamed R7. Additionally, EA is reducing between 300 and 400 positions across the company, primarily within the Experiences team. Respawn has assured fans of its ongoing commitment to developing Apex Legends and its Star Wars titles. EA's representative stated that the layoffs are part of a strategy to align teams and allocate resources for future growth. Respawn expressed gratitude to affected employees and is offering support, while reaffirming its dedication to player-first experiences and innovation.

TrendTechie

April 29, 2025

Релиз qBittorrent 5.1

On April 27, 2025, qBittorrent version 5.1 was released, developed using the Qt toolkit and available on GitHub under the GPLv2+ license. It supports Linux, Windows, and macOS. Key features include an integrated search engine, RSS feed subscription, remote management, and advanced torrent settings. The 5.1 release includes enhancements such as bug fixes, drag-and-drop support, external IP address display, configurable statistics saving, improved pseudorandom number generation, a new magnet link setting, tracker extraction from URLs, an announce_port setting, an enhanced search interface, over 50 web interface modifications, support for the Thunar file manager, and localization updates. Prior to this, version 5.0.1 was released in late October 2024, fixing a long-standing SSL/TLS certificate validation bug that posed a vulnerability to man-in-the-middle attacks.

Winsage

April 27, 2025

I tried the Windows Snipping Tool’s new text extraction feature and here’s how it went

A recent update to the Snipping Tool on Windows 11 has introduced an OCR feature, currently available only to beta channel users. This feature allows users to extract text from images and standard web pages easily, with a straightforward activation process. Users can draw a box around the desired text, and once recognized, a button appears to copy the text to the clipboard. The tool successfully retains formatting when extracting text from web pages. It performs well with clear printed text in images but struggles with handwritten text, producing numerous errors. The Snipping Tool is effective for recognizing simple fonts, enhancing productivity in text extraction.

Winsage

April 26, 2025

Windows 11 KB5055627 update released with 30 new changes, fixes

Microsoft has released the KB5055627 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, which introduces new features and bug fixes. This update is part of optional non-security preview updates and does not include security updates. Users can install it via Settings under Windows Update or download it directly from the Microsoft Update Catalog. The update elevates Windows 11 24H2 systems to build 26100.3915 and includes features such as Recall (preview), Click to Do (preview), improved Windows Search, Narrator enhancements, Phone Link, interactive Widgets, curated views in File Explorer, updated Settings for app recommendations, and Windows Studio Effects. It also addresses bugs related to blue screen errors, DHCP Client connectivity issues, Windows Hello functionality, and provides estimated offline times for updates. Notable issues include potential installation blocks for Citrix components and download issues for Roblox players on Windows Arm devices, with workarounds available.

Winsage

April 25, 2025

My favorite File Explorer replacement just got better

Files has released an update to version 3.9.7, enhancing its functionality and introducing new customization features. Key improvements include a revamped Release Notes dialog that opens automatically after updates, customizable file size units, automatic encoding detection for ZIP file extraction, and UTF-8 encoding as the default for creating ZIP archives. The app is recognized for introducing features ahead of Windows File Explorer, such as tabs and unique functionalities like diverse view modes, sorting options, and tagging capabilities.

AppWizard

April 24, 2025

After Hyper Light Breaker players loved a secret one run, one life mode sneakily included in an update, Heart Machine is completely overhauling the game to match

Hyper Light Breaker, which debuted in early access in January, has received criticism for its hybrid roguelike and extraction shooter framework. Developer Heart Machine is addressing player feedback with the upcoming Buried Below update, which will overhaul the game's progression system and balance the roguelike mechanics with extraction shooter elements. This update is set to be released on April 29 and aims to enhance the gameplay experience.

Winsage

April 18, 2025

Enhancing Text Extraction in Windows 11 with Snipping Tool Update

Microsoft has released an update to the Snipping Tool in the latest preview version of Windows 11 (version 11.2503.27.0) for Insider Program testers. This update introduces a new text extraction icon in the toolbar, allowing users to select and copy text directly from images without capturing a screenshot first. The update simplifies the previous process, enabling users to launch the Snipping Tool and select an area for text extraction more intuitively. Users can copy specific sections or all text, with additional options available to customize the extraction process.

Winsage

April 17, 2025

Windows NTLM hash leak flaw exploited in phishing attacks on governments

A vulnerability in Windows, identified as CVE-2025-24054, is being actively exploited in phishing campaigns targeting government and private sectors. Initially addressed in Microsoft's March 2025 Patch Tuesday, it was not considered actively exploited at that time. Researchers from Check Point reported increased exploitation activities shortly after the patches were released, particularly between March 20 and 25, 2025. Some attacks were linked to the Russian state-sponsored group APT28, but definitive attribution is lacking. The vulnerability allows attackers to capture NTLM hashes through phishing emails containing manipulated .library-ms files that trigger the flaw when interacted with. Check Point noted that subsequent attacks involved .library-ms files sent directly, requiring minimal user interaction to exploit. The malicious files also included additional components that exploit older vulnerabilities related to NTLM hash leaks. The attacker-controlled SMB servers were traced to specific IP addresses. Although rated as medium severity, the potential for authentication bypass and privilege escalation makes it a significant concern, prompting recommendations for organizations to install updates and disable NTLM authentication if not necessary.

AppWizard

April 17, 2025

GeForce NOW Adds Hunt: Showdown 1896, Forever Skies and 9 More Games This Week

NVIDIA has updated its cloud streaming platform, GeForce NOW, by adding 11 new PC games, including notable titles such as Hunt: Showdown 1896 and Forever Skies. Hunt: Showdown 1896, developed by Crytek, is a horror-themed extraction shooter that has been enhanced with updates to the CryEngine, featuring NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution, DirectX 12 support, HDR display compatibility, and multi-bounce global illumination. The game is set to receive a new DLC titled Last of the Herd, introducing the Plains Warden playable character and a new weapon, the Herd Thinner. Forever Skies, a first-person sci-fi survival game from Far From Home, has launched its version 1.0 after nearly two years in early access, bringing new content including the final chapter of the narrative, new biomes, colossal creatures, and various collectibles. It also features new tools, resources, crafting recipes, and performance enhancements with NVIDIA DLSS Frame Generation. The complete list of new additions to GeForce NOW includes: - Forever Skies (New release on Steam, available April 14) - Night Is Coming (New release on Steam, available April 14) - Hunt: Showdown 1896 (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass April 15) - Crime Scene Cleaner (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass April 17) - Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree (New release on Steam, available April 17) - Tempest Rising (New release on Steam, Advanced Access starts April 17) - Aimlabs (Steam) - ContractVille (Steam) - Gedonia 2 (Steam) - MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics (Steam) - Path of Exile 2 (Epic Games Store)